Assault Inside Private Hospital
In a shocking incident from Karimnagar, an operation theatre (OT) technician was arrested by the Town-III police on Tuesday for allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman admitted for typhoid treatment at Deepika Private Hospital.
Anaesthetic Injection Misused
According to police reports, the accused — a native of Lakshmidevi Petha in Sironcha taluk of Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district — allegedly administered an anaesthetic injection to the patient before committing the assault. The victim’s family lodged a formal complaint on Sunday, leading to immediate police action.
Investigation and Forensic Probe
Karimnagar Commissioner of Police, Ghaus Alam, confirmed that the hospital room where the crime allegedly occurred has been sealed. Forensic samples have been collected and CCTV footage seized. “Confirmation will be possible only after the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report. We will disclose full details once the investigation is complete,” he said.
Troubling Work History of Accused
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused had previously worked as a ward boy and male nurse in two private hospitals but was removed due to alcoholism. Police further noted his addiction to pornography. Despite this history, he managed to secure employment at Deepika Private Hospital as a compounder and OT technician.
Case Registered Under BNS
Based on a complaint filed by the victim’s father, police booked the accused under Section 64 (2) (e) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and arrested him.
Public Outrage Over Hospital Negligence
The incident has sparked public anger, with many raising concerns over the hospital’s lack of adequate monitoring systems and safety measures for female patients.
